Latest News
On this page you will find all the news items and media releases from Hurunui District Council. You can use the drop down list and the 'start' and 'end' dates, to narrow your search.
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Emergency helipad proposal taking off for Cheviot
HDC News itemsA community proposal to construct a helipad for emergency helicopters in Cheviot is taking off after approval from the Cheviot Community Committee.
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Public Notice of Right to Demand a Poll on the Electoral System
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A way to a wish list
HDC News itemsYou may have heard or read the two words Contestable Fund being mentioned around the Hurunui District. The Contestable Fund was originally a result of a surplus from...
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Double celebration for Hurunui MTFJ’s Lenix
HDC News itemsIt was a double celebration for Waikari’s Lenix Trembath (19) recently.
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Otago Medical School students learn from rural perspective
HDC News itemsOtago Medical School students gained a rural perspective last week on providing healthcare services in a district with a large footprint but low population base.
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Not a dry topic
HDC News itemsHow alcohol is bought, sold and where and when it can be consumed are topics open for public consultation now in the Hurunui District.
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The right road for recreation at Amberley Beach
HDC News itemsOptions for how key recreation areas near Amberley Beach will be accessed from now on are being further assessed.
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A challenging and busy year
HDC News itemsA damp start to 2023 and a significantly wet winter of 2022 caused some delays to the new roading contract and three waters projects at Hurunui District Council.
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New vehicle to build on community driver mentor programme’s success
HDC News itemsA driver mentor programme that empowers Hurunui’s young people to get behind the wheel is expecting to double results thanks to new funding.
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Behind the Business – Hurunui Theatre Group
HDC News itemsThere’s no business like show business, they say, which makes the Hurunui Theatre Group a great choice for our Behind the Business series this month.
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Hurunui Youth Councillors do their bit for democracy
HDC News itemsHurunui’s Youth Councillors are doing their bit to help this year’s government elections be free and fair.
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From couch gamer to wilderness adventurer, MTFJ has changed Ben’s life
HDC News itemsFrom couch gamer to tackling one of New Zealand’s most iconic wilderness adventures, Ben Fowler’s life has changed beyond recognition in less than a year.
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Ranger cautions Hurunui communities to act while there’s time
HDC News itemsA Port Hills ranger has cautioned Hurunui to act against the ecological invader Spur Valerian while there is still time.
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MTFJ placement takes first step to home ownership
HDC News itemsA Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) placement has taken his first step to home ownership.
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Hurunui’s ‘quiet’ heroes recognised at Community Awards
HDC News itemsSelfless service that quietly contributes continues to make Hurunui a district that flourishes. This was the message from this year’s Hurunui Community Awards.
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Council’s Strategy 2023, a focus on connection
HDC News itemsHurunui District Councillors have developed their own clear vision, intents, priorities, by creating the Hurunui District Council’s Strategy 2023.
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Talking SuperLocal, Local Government New Zealand conference
HDC News itemsLast week Christchurch hosted the Local Government New Zealand conference. This year’s theme SuperLocal, with a lens on celebrating and promoting community empowerment and local decision-making.
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Next Gen volunteers take training to the top level
HDC News itemsA simulated emergency response saw multiple victims being rescued from Hanmer Springs Forest this month, with first responders from a range of agencies attending to the “injured”.
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Mental Health hui looks at support in the Hurunui
HDC News itemsA mental health hui has heard from both service providers and young people about opportunities and challenges in accessing support in Hurunui.
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A shift in thinking for two coastal roads in Hurunui
HDC News itemsHow golfers get to Amberley Golf Course is being reviewed. Rapid erosion is winning the battle against time for the future of a section of Golf Links Road, which is experiencing significant erosion...